An interesting interview with Jeff Greason by Irene Klotz at Space News.
From The “Like A Fish Needs A Bicycle” Department
Women can org@sm from exercise. The yoga thing doesn’t surprise me at all. It never happens to me. But then, I never exercise.
What’s Wrong With American Health Care
Derbyshire Update
Apparently, for those concerned, the prognosis is good.
The Small Business Administration
Like the Ex-Im Bank, this is another place the federal government could profitably be pared.
Congrats To Soledad O’Brien
She’s no longer the biggest idiot at CNN. [Hat tip, Iowahawk]
Obama Loses Credibility
In his East Room address in July concerning the debt ceiling negotiations, Mr. Obama blamed “a significant number of Republicans in Congress (who) are insisting on a cuts-only approach.” As we now know, this was not the reason the negotiations failed. While some Republicans may have wanted such an agreement, their leadership was prepared to agree to some $800 billion in higher taxes. In any event, it wasn’t the cuts-only crowd that balked; it was the president. Railing at the GOP wasn’t a smart move; petulance does not become the Commander in Chief. In the end, both Mr. Obama and Congress suffered a decline in approval ratings.
As Americans learn the truth of this failed effort, they may start to question other aspects of the White House narrative. They may wonder whether the president blocked the Keystone XL pipeline out of safety concerns or to appease environmentalists whose support he needs, or whether Obamacare will in fact slow the rise in healthcare costs. They may even begin to question whether millionaires and billionaires actually pay less in taxes than their secretaries. Losing credibility is a terrible thing; on the other hand, Mr. Obama’s loss may be the country’s gain.
Let’s hope.
“Obama loses credibility” is an evergreen headline. Or should be.
The Moon Treaty
Michael Listner says it isn’t dead yet.
In a couple weeks, I may be making an announcement that could help kill it, though.
A Cultural Revolution
Oh, goody. Is China on the verge of another one? Because, you know, the last one worked out so well.
[Noon update]
This seems like it might be related: Japan is getting worried about China.
[Bumped]
Endangering The Gorillas?
It is not obvious to me that exploring and producing oil in Virunga National Park will have an adverse affect on the wildlife. If the government is responsible, the tax revenues could help pay for increased protection and security.